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Every session comprises four elements: intake, session plan, hands-on work, and self-care plan.
1. An in-take includes visual and hands-on assessments. This helps me understand your health goals.
2. Based on the information you share, a session plan is drafted.
3. During the hands-on portion, I will check in with you on the pressure, at times I might ask for your participation such as in active and resistant stretching techniques. 
4. Stretching and self-massage techniques will be provided towards end of the session.

In Advanced Bodywork sessions, I incorporate a combination of modalities adapting to the needs of each client. I encourage all potential clients to take a look at each of the modality descriptions to learn about their benefits. Myofascial Release, CranioSacral Therapy, and Abhyanga Massage.

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WORK HOURS & LOCATION
Saturdays, SANTA CRUZ
555 Soquel Ave #350, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Sundays, SAN JOSE
1021 Blossom Hill Rd #20, San Jose, CA 95123

Bodywork session time breakdown
(5 min.) intake, assessment & session plan
(1 min.) client getting ready
(50 min., 80 min., 110 min.) hands-on session
(1 min) client getting dressed
(3 min) self-care plan

BODYWORK RATES
60 min $150
90 min $210
120 min $280

DIET & LIFESTYLE COUNSELING
60 min $90

PAYMENT OPTION
Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo or Credit Card

POLICY
• Appointment cancellation is required with 12 hour notice from the scheduled time.
• No-show without cancellation will be charged $50 flat fee.
• Payment to be received in full at the end of every session. Session package needs to be paid in full.
• Right to refuse service to anyone under these conditions: contagious diseases, misrepresentation, under the influence of drugs, and personal safety concerns.

To help us optimize your experience, please check out our policy and frequently asked questions.

What’s the bodywork session time breakdown?
(5 min) intake, assessment & session plan
(1 min) client getting ready to receive bodywork
hands-on work
(1 min) client getting dressed
(3 min) self-care plan

Do you offer session discount?
Yes! There are a few ways to enjoy saving:
• Schedule a longer session
60 min is $150
90 min is $220 (that’s a $5 discount)
• Schedule a package deal
3 session package of any duration receives ONE FREE Add-On each session
5 session package of any duration receives TWO FREE Add-Ons each session
• Referrals
$10 OFF your next visit when your friend schedules a session
• $10 off any session if you are one of the following
First Responders, Healthcare Workers, Veterans, Active Duty, and Seniors (age 65 or higher).
*Discounts and special offers have no cash values, are not transferable, can not be combined, and can not be retroactive.

How much clothing should I remove while receiving bodywork?
• Myofascial Release: two-piece bathing suit or stretchy shorts
• CranioSacral Therapy: fully clothed
• Abhyanga Massage: remove clothing to your comfort level and will be draped

I’ve never received a massage or bodywork before, is there any etiquette I should know about?
Bodywork is best received after you have time to digest your food. Please shower before your session if you just had a workout.

Is it true that massage needs to be painful to be effective?
No. There are many gentle yet effective massage modalities. When we talk about deep pressure work it’s only effective when it’s needed. On the contrary, forceful pressure causes tissue to tighten from bracing the force, we end up fighting each other instead of engaging the right therapeutic depth. If you are unable to breathe into the pressure, it’s probably too deep. Deep tissue work happens not with force, but with patience. It takes time for tissues to warm up, and for the mind to let go of the bracing. Healing happens when we are not in the state of fight or flight.

How many sessions do I need to see results?
It depends. There’s no magic number. Some of my clients are seeing improvements after one session while others take a series of sessions. Keep in mind, there are other factors that influence your healing process: the history of discomfort, lifestyle, diet, sleep quality, interpersonal relationships, work and environmental stress. At the end of every session, we will go over a self-care plan to help support your progress.

Is lying still important while receiving massages?
Actually some techniques such as active and resistant stretching require you to move. It’s not uncommon during a Myofascial Release or CranioSacral Therapy session clients start to unwind.

What is unwinding?
 Unwinding happens naturally during our sleep, it’s our innate wisdom to release stored emotional tension. Myofascial Release or CranioSacral Therapy often creates an environment where receivers can enter into a state of authentic healing. The practitioners are supporting receivers’ bodies without determining the movement pattern, without force, and without judgment.